The number of employed persons in Mauritius decreased to 550.60 Thousand in the second quarter of 2026 from 553.70 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026. Employed Persons in Mauritius averaged 525.85 Thousand from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 560.90 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a record low of 449.80 Thousand in the second quarter of 2020. source: Central Statistics Office, Mauritius



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Employed Persons 550.60 553.70 Thousand Jun 2026
Employment Rate 94.50 94.30 percent Jun 2026
Job Vacancies 6166.00 5297.00 Dec 2025
Labour Costs 131.90 126.90 points Dec 2025
Population 1.24 1.25 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 112.20 110.40 points Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 32.00 33.30 Thousand Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.50 5.70 percent Jun 2026
Wages 45794.00 43511.00 MUR/Month Dec 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 159.80 159.00 points Jun 2026


Mauritius Employed Persons
In Mauritius, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
550.60 553.70 560.90 449.80 2004 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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